Auckland
How not to build a Stadium
So, the waterfront stadium will be; Decided without proper consultation Designed without competition Given to the builder without tender Is this how to run a $500 million, which will en...
New Zealand
Air New Zealands Weight Problem
Air New Zealand have announced they are getting tough on overweight baggage. "This new X-bag system is designed to ensure that we more closely control baggage weight, and fuel use. Every extra kilo...
US govt bans Vegemite!
Shocking news via Boing Boing. I predict a hoard of US based Aussies heading home for a fix. In New Zealand you are either a Marmite or Vegemite person: It’s Vegemite for me! I’ve noticed on the cy...
A tale of two Barinas - The price of safety?
Our local paper has a story about Waitakere City Council (WCC) cancelling a 32 car order for Holden Barinas after learning of it’s dismal ANCAP 2 Star crash test rating . WCC run the previous model...
Motorsport highs, lows & loss
It was a weekend of motorsport to remember and one to forget: Ferrari faltered , probably lost a championship Renault triumphed , probably won one. Brock was honoured but Ford was the victor...
101 kiwi Must Do's...
If you are a Kiwi, or thinking of visiting, this is a good site to see what not to miss! 101 Must Do's for Kiwis - AA Travel New Zealand The 101-must-dos-for-kiwis Gallery
Confused about The Exclusive Brethren Christian Fellowship?
They don’t vote, but attempt to manipulate politics ? They shun “conduits of evil communications”, but endorse a website? They seem to have little problem with the printing press , surely a cond...
Overlander running, will Laws Streak?
It’s a rather disturbing thought. The Overlander Rail Service will continue which means former politician and Mayor Michael Laws may regret this… From www.stuff.co.nz/ I exchanged notes with...
Forget trains, so last century, bring on the "Main Truck Line"
Brilliant response, by Owen McShane, to the Greens desire to play with trains .. It is Time to open the "Main Truck Line" Guest Blog - Owen McShane | Whale Oil Beef Hooked New Zealanders are gett...
A story about true Kiwis
Just read it, it’s worth it Let me tell you a little story. | Whale Oil Beef Hooked This is a true story. If ever anyone tells you that we have endemic poverty in New Zealand, or that you can't...
Jim Kunstler on "The Antipodes"
I don’t share Jim Kunstlers view of the future but its interesting to read about his recent visit to New Zealand. He did get the population a bit wrong, more like 4 million than 3, but otherwise it’s...
Kiwi's like Punto Diesels
It seems Kiwi’s like compression ignition Puntos. I’d say the odds were skewed by the current model range offering 3 diesel and only one petrol engine. David Linklater finds the Punto isn’t perfect bu...